Tomatoes have long won the rightful place in any dacha section and vegetable garden. Even in small beds in the area there is always a place for planting several bushes. The cultivation of this vegetable, which is, in fact, a berry, began back in the time of the Incas and Aztecs, who erected this garden culture almost to the rank of sacred. There is no surprise in this, because it is difficult to find another culture, in the fruits of which such a quantity of vitamins would be contained. In addition, tomatoes improve the work of the heart, as they contain potassium in large quantities.
Most gardeners have long been determined with the favorite variety of this plant, but there are those who carry out experiments every year. If you have not already tried the tomato variety "Malachite Box", this description is for you!
Brief characteristic of the variety
Tomatoes of the "Malachite Casket" class refer to the early ones, the yield is average. But if they grow in the northern latitudes, then they will mature for longer. Bushes in this plant are thick, high. Under favorable conditions and proper care can grow up to one and a half meters. "Malachite box" is grown according to the "one stem" method. Berries usually weigh about 300 grams, but there are cases when truck farmers managed to grow nine hundred grams of giants. Grow this variety of tomatoes can be in the greenhouse and on the open ground. Seeds of tomatoes "Malachite casket" are characterized by an average germination. The plant requires careful protection against pests and diseases , as it is characterized by low resistance.
The color of the ripened fruit can be green, and green-yellow, and yellow, and pink. A distinctive feature are emerald patterns that cover a thin skin. The flesh is dense and very juicy.
Features of the variety
It is impossible to describe the taste of these succulent meaty tomatoes with words. It combines the aroma of exotic kiwi, ripe melon and subtle sourness, which makes the taste balanced. Thanks to the greenish coloration these tomatoes can be enjoyed by people prone to allergic reactions to red-colored foods.
As already mentioned, the peel of tomatoes is thin, so they suffer a very poor transportation. For the same reason, they can not be preserved as a whole, but salad and juice work out well. Be sure to plant in the garden a few fruiting to the deep autumn "Malachite casket", and you will be satisfied with the harvest.